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A recent study found that there was less depression among dementia caregivers with similar characteristics. They found fewer depressive symptoms in caregivers with higher levels of education larger social support networks fewer health problems greater likelihood of using problem-focused coping and less likelihood of wishful thinking those taking care of dementia patients with fewer behavioral […]
January 13, 2013
In 2006 the Greater Iowa Chapter Alzheimer’s Association published 10 real life strategies for dementia caregiving. Caregivers often use intuition to help decide what to do. Unfortunately, dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is counter-intuitive. Often the right thing to do is exactly opposite of that which seems like the right thing to do. […]
January 13, 2013
Anyone who has had a serious medical condition knows that getting medical care can seem dehumanizing. According to Webster’s dictionary dignity is defined as “the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect”. It is important that members of the medical community, caregivers and family members work to uphold the dignity of the person with […]
January 2, 2013
We envision a world where patients experience the safest, high quality care where ever they are served. Join us in discussing family care giving and resources available to you at Caregiver Junction. When asked, 80 to 90 percent of older people say they want to remain in their own homes as long as possible. Most […]
December 31, 2012
We care about undernutrition in the elderly because each of us can make a difference in the lives of family and friends. Our bodies are very complex systems and a lack of nutrition means they don’t function properly. Undernutrition makes infections worse because the body lacks anti-oxidants (to mop up harmful free radicals) and the […]
December 19, 2012
There are many things in life that can throw us for a loop but one of those at the top of the list must be the need for Home Health Care. Who could benefit from private duty home care? A family caring for an elderly, disabled or sick family member. A patient who has been […]
December 14, 2012
Laura Wayman, author of A Loving Approach to Dementia Care, is coming to Houston again to work with those experiencing dementia in their own families. The last time Laura was in town she got a standing ovation from every audience. This is sponsored by BrightStar Care of Downtown Houston Check out our Facebook page or Caregiver Junction for times of the […]
September 17, 2012
We work, play and worship with them; they are our friends, daughters, sons, sisters and brothers – they are caregivers of children with special needs. There are some simple things we can do to make their lives easier and let them know we care. We can’t know each individual but we can look at their […]
September 12, 2012
For parents of a normal child it is relatively easy to consider the emotional strain that a special needs child could place on you. Imagine if your child needed 24×7 care, could not play outside with friends or was so depressed they wanted to take their own life and your heart feels heavy, […]
September 6, 2012
Like us on Facebook. We can help you stay out of the hospital – see below. Amid calls to improve care, a new study suggests physicians and nurses may give themselves higher marks than they deserve for care quality for hospital patients prior to a serious complication, Reuters Health reported. After examining 47 patient records, Dutch […]
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January 14, 2013
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